CIEE Gap Year Abroad: Italy Tour

Immerse yourself in Italian culture, traveling to Milan, Florence, and Rome to discover the history and traditions that define the heart of Italy. Explore Italy, where ancient history and modern innovation meet. Spend a semester abroad with a small cohort of CIEE students, exploring a new city each month. Explore fashion-forward Milan, experiencing its rich culture and craftsmanship first-hand. Next, immerse yourself in Florence, sipping coffee from your favorite café while you stroll the streets steeped in history. Then, step into Rome to find the hidden gems that most travelers miss. You’ll leave Italy with lifelong memories and a one-of-a-kind experience, uncovering each city’s charm with a true taste of what it means to live like a local. All CIEE Gap Year Abroad programs offer the...

Program Highlights

Explore the must-see sights of Milan, climbing to the rooftop of the Duomo di Milano and visiting Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” in person.

Learn about the Italian fashion and luxury industries as you walk Milan’s shopping district, meet with local designers, and participate in a jewelry-making workshop.

Explore the must-see sights of Florence with a visit to the Duomo di Firenze, the world-famous Uffizi gallery, and seeing Michelangelo’s “David” in person.

See the highlights of Rome—The Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and more—as you explore this ancient city.

Take a crash course in Latin to explore its impact on modern languages—and keep an eye out for Latin words as you explore the city.